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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.64, 1,377.69 and 713.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.64, 1,377.69 and 713.44 is: 1,069.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.64 : 1,377.69 = 713.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.64/1,377.69 = 713.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.64x = 1,377.69 × 713.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.64x = 982,899.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,899.15/918.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.95

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